Photo Gallery: 21st Diocesan Sobor - Monday July 13, 2009

SOBOR 2009 - Mon July 13, 2009

The participants of the 21st Diocesan Council, Sobor participated in a full day of prayer and reviewing the life of the Diocese during the past three years. The day began with Hierarchichal Divine Liturgy in the Hotel Chapel and continued with general council sessions in the Ukrainian Cultural Center. In addition to hearing reports on the various diocesan Apostolates, the delegates enjoyed a thought provoking workshop on the concept of Proportional Giving and Stewardship as a means of furthering the growth and mission of the Diocese. The posted pictures show scenes from the day's events.

The beautiful hotel chapel.

Hierarchichal Divine Liturgy in the Hotel Chapel.

The Epistle Reading is Chanted.

Protodeacon Gregory Benc proclaims the Gospel.

Metropolitan Nicholas offers the Homily

May the Lord God Remember All You Orthodox Christians in His Kingdom....

Receive the Body of Christ....

Fr. Ronald Hazuda offers the handcross.

Fr. Frank greets Deborah Hutnyan

The participants of the 21st Diocesan Sobor.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, gave a State of the Diocese Address.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Anthony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, the gracious host of the 21st Diocesan Sobor, offered words of welcome.

In the absence of National ACRY President, Matthew Peifer, Board of Trustees member, John Bilanin gave a report on the Senior ACRY.

Father Kenneth Bachofsky gave a report on Camp Nazareth.

Father Matthew Moriak spoke about the Diocesan Youth Newsletter Daylight.